New pilot - am I nuts?
To start, I've worked in aviation and have dreamed of being a pilot for a long time. I went on a discovery flight and loooved it. It really sealed the deal that I want to pursue this as a career. I figure that the discovery, while a great experience, is obviously different than pursuing a PPL. The CFI does most of the work, and I was there to supplement and enjoy the ride.
Here I am, pursuing my PPL. I know that this will not be easy, and I have to be consistent with flights and studying.
Now, for the reason why I'm wondering if I'm nuts. I completed my second flight, and it felt like my instructor was so frustrated with me. I know it's a lot of info at once, and I am truly trying to absorb and implement as I go. They had this consistent attitude that they were so annoyed to be there, to review certain tactics - as if, why don't you get it already?!
So, here I am, trying my best to listen, implement, and stay on course. After the flight, they told me that I was doing well and to not be so hard on myself.
It makes me feel... nuts. I'm keeping my composure, course correcting as instructed, and then I get this feeling like they can't stand me. Then they give me a pat on the back. Idk. I'm not looking for accolades or anything but I am so confused as to whether I'm actually doing well or they just say that to get rid of me.
Sorry for the long post, and if it sounds like a sob story. I love flying, and I'm not going to run off over this. I'm just wondering if I'm too in my head about it. Thanks <3
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To start, I've worked in aviation and have dreamed of being a pilot for a long time. I went on a discovery flight and loooved it. It really sealed the deal that I want to pursue this as a career. I figure that the discovery, while a great experience, is obviously different than pursuing a PPL. The CFI does most of the work, and I was there to supplement and enjoy the ride.
Here I am, pursuing my PPL. I know that this will not be easy, and I have to be consistent with flights and studying.
Now, for the reason why I'm wondering if I'm nuts. I completed my second flight, and it felt like my instructor was so frustrated with me. I know it's a lot of info at once, and I am truly trying to absorb and implement as I go. They had this consistent attitude that they were so annoyed to be there, to review certain tactics - as if, why don't you get it already?!
So, here I am, trying my best to listen, implement, and stay on course. After the flight, they told me that I was doing well and to not be so hard on myself.
It makes me feel... nuts. I'm keeping my composure, course correcting as instructed, and then I get this feeling like they can't stand me. Then they give me a pat on the back. Idk. I'm not looking for accolades or anything but I am so confused as to whether I'm actually doing well or they just say that to get rid of me.
Sorry for the long post, and if it sounds like a sob story. I love flying, and I'm not going to run off over this. I'm just wondering if I'm too in my head about it. Thanks <3
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What carrier has the most efficient/inefficient trips?
From a pure curiosity standpoint, which carrier has the most effecient trips when measuring block time or TAFB?
Any insight 121 with segmented schedules vs 135 with longer stretches?
Any personal insight would be huge. Just curious!
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From a pure curiosity standpoint, which carrier has the most effecient trips when measuring block time or TAFB?
Any insight 121 with segmented schedules vs 135 with longer stretches?
Any personal insight would be huge. Just curious!
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Is the college aviation program one of the biggest money printing scams in the professional world?
Let’s assume that we are considering individuals who can afford flight training. I’m not sure how scholarships work with plane rentals in college aviation degree programs, but let’s exclude those few outliers in this examination.
Take scenario A:
You choose to pay for a college aviation degree program. After 4 years, you earn a CFI-I and pushing 200K in expense. Moreover, you have a bachelors degree with zero crossover or application into any other industry. You instruct, build your time.
You get hired as a regional FO.
Scenario B:
You purchase a small single and get all your ratings part 61 up to CFI-I. When you’re done, you sell the plane for whatever less the amortization expense was with the time you put on it. You instruct until you get enough time to get hired. So your investment is the delta in the plane value, plus whatever you spent on instruction. Let’s say that you are 60K in the hole after you sell the plane.
You get hired as a regional FO. Get an online degree in whatever you want while you’re working, preferably one that can have practical application outside of aviation.
Scenario C:
You get all your ratings part 61 renting. You go to college and get a degree in anything you want, preferably one that has application outside of aviation. You instruct on the side while in school, build your time. Let’s say that this route you are 100K in the hole with a valuable degree.
Guess what happens then? You get hired as a regional FO.
Let’s assume that the money you make instructing up to regional hire deducts from the investment the same amount in all three scenarios.
Why on earth do people go through college aviation programs and burn money? I understand it takes less time for ratings. And I also understand that the value of networking in that environment is also a huge asset. But.. as anecdotal as this may sound, I know 4 dudes right now that are flying regionals/majors that went a mix of scenario B and C some exclusively B. And I could also make an argument that you can network and market yourself equally as well as a matriculant can. It just blows my mind that people are so willing to part with their money. My final take: college aviation degree programs and pilot mills are money mints that are profiting on individual’s ignorance of facts.
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Let’s assume that we are considering individuals who can afford flight training. I’m not sure how scholarships work with plane rentals in college aviation degree programs, but let’s exclude those few outliers in this examination.
Take scenario A:
You choose to pay for a college aviation degree program. After 4 years, you earn a CFI-I and pushing 200K in expense. Moreover, you have a bachelors degree with zero crossover or application into any other industry. You instruct, build your time.
You get hired as a regional FO.
Scenario B:
You purchase a small single and get all your ratings part 61 up to CFI-I. When you’re done, you sell the plane for whatever less the amortization expense was with the time you put on it. You instruct until you get enough time to get hired. So your investment is the delta in the plane value, plus whatever you spent on instruction. Let’s say that you are 60K in the hole after you sell the plane.
You get hired as a regional FO. Get an online degree in whatever you want while you’re working, preferably one that can have practical application outside of aviation.
Scenario C:
You get all your ratings part 61 renting. You go to college and get a degree in anything you want, preferably one that has application outside of aviation. You instruct on the side while in school, build your time. Let’s say that this route you are 100K in the hole with a valuable degree.
Guess what happens then? You get hired as a regional FO.
Let’s assume that the money you make instructing up to regional hire deducts from the investment the same amount in all three scenarios.
Why on earth do people go through college aviation programs and burn money? I understand it takes less time for ratings. And I also understand that the value of networking in that environment is also a huge asset. But.. as anecdotal as this may sound, I know 4 dudes right now that are flying regionals/majors that went a mix of scenario B and C some exclusively B. And I could also make an argument that you can network and market yourself equally as well as a matriculant can. It just blows my mind that people are so willing to part with their money. My final take: college aviation degree programs and pilot mills are money mints that are profiting on individual’s ignorance of facts.
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How do you even respond when a passenger says the landing was harsh?
Had an interesting one today. After we landed, a passenger came up to me and said it was one of the worst flights she has ever been on because there was too much turbulence and landing was hard
I just thought, what do people expect us to do? The weather was terrible, raining everywhere, with turbulence almost the entire flight. Pilots cannot control that. Sometimes the only goal is to get everyone on the ground safely and that is exactly what we did.
Yeah, the flight was bumpy and the landing was firm but it was absolutely safe. The runway was wet, visibility wasn’t great and considering the conditions it was actually a solid landing.
I’ll admit I lost my cool for a second and snapped back at her, which I probably shouldn’t have done. I know it’s part of the job and passengers don’t always understand what’s going on up front, still it’s frustrating when people act like we can just flip a switch and make the turbulence stop.
I told a senior captain who’s a good friend about everything that happened today. He just laughed and said it’s common, don’t think too much about it. I get that but it still kind of irritates me.
Sometimes I wish people realized that not every flight can be smooth and that a safe landing in bad weather is something to be thankful for.
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Had an interesting one today. After we landed, a passenger came up to me and said it was one of the worst flights she has ever been on because there was too much turbulence and landing was hard
I just thought, what do people expect us to do? The weather was terrible, raining everywhere, with turbulence almost the entire flight. Pilots cannot control that. Sometimes the only goal is to get everyone on the ground safely and that is exactly what we did.
Yeah, the flight was bumpy and the landing was firm but it was absolutely safe. The runway was wet, visibility wasn’t great and considering the conditions it was actually a solid landing.
I’ll admit I lost my cool for a second and snapped back at her, which I probably shouldn’t have done. I know it’s part of the job and passengers don’t always understand what’s going on up front, still it’s frustrating when people act like we can just flip a switch and make the turbulence stop.
I told a senior captain who’s a good friend about everything that happened today. He just laughed and said it’s common, don’t think too much about it. I get that but it still kind of irritates me.
Sometimes I wish people realized that not every flight can be smooth and that a safe landing in bad weather is something to be thankful for.
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Pro Standards vs Company
I've recently flown with some pretty rough captains, who are definitely the extreme minority of the pilot group, most have been great or fine.
Union professional standards is not great if these guys lie or don't play ball, but I don't want to be "that guy" who contacts the company/HR, and I have not done that. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Edit for simplicity. And thanks for responses, better perspective for next time.
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I've recently flown with some pretty rough captains, who are definitely the extreme minority of the pilot group, most have been great or fine.
Union professional standards is not great if these guys lie or don't play ball, but I don't want to be "that guy" who contacts the company/HR, and I have not done that. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Edit for simplicity. And thanks for responses, better perspective for next time.
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